Name That Herbal Cocktail

BY  |  Friday, May 24, 2013 3:45pm  |  COMMENTS (16)

lemon rose openThe big three day weekend is here: Time to sit in our backyards and contemplate what to do when our world becomes overrun by cicadas. For those of you ready to get grilling, keep in mind that cicadas are both low in carbs and gluten-free, unless you beer batter and deep fry ‘em.

If chowin’ down on bugs ain’t your thing, trust me, rosemary infused lemonade will be. (How is that for a random segue?) I was first introduced to rosemary-lemonade at the Montclair Historical Society’s herb sale. My first thought was, “Holy cremoly, this is good!” My second thought was, “This is sooo darned good it doesn’t need a thing–before 11:59 a.m. After that, of course, it needs liquor.” Continue Reading

Gill, Alexander and Pullins Talk Guns, Minimum Wage and Barbara Buono at League of Women Voters Forum

BY  |  Friday, May 24, 2013 2:40pm  |  COMMENTS (5)

Gill, Alexander and Pullins Talk Guns, Minimum Wage and More at League of Women Voters ForumLast night, Senator Nia Gill sent a very clear message to constituents at a candidates forum hosted by The League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area at Charles Bullock School.

She really, really, really wants you to vote for Barbara Buono.

The forum, featuring Gill, Mark Alexander and Vernon Pullins, Jr., the three candidates running for the 34th district N.J. Senate seat, drew a packed house. Gill asked the audience to vote for Barbara Buono several times during the evening, mentioning the gubernatorial candidate running against Gov. Chris Christie in response to questions asked by moderators. Gill also said she was the only one of the three candidates supporting Buono. Continue Reading

Rupert Ravens Nexxt Gallery Opens in Paterson

BY  |  Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00pm  |  COMMENTS (1)

rupert ravensRupert Ravens, who ran the now shuttered Rupert Ravens Contemporary in Newark, is starting up a new gallery in Paterson. This Saturday the gallery, Rupert Ravens Nexxt, will have its grand opening.

Part of the Art Factory, the 20,000 sq ft space will be open to the public during the Paterson ArtWalk starting at 11am with the official opening from 7pm-9pm. The artists featured in the inaugural exhibition can be seen here.

Like the Newark gallery, Nexxt will promote compelling 3D, sculptural, and new media visual arts, showcasing artists who explore visual language implicitly in a way that is concise, authentic and vital. The gallery is part of the new burgeoning creative community in Paterson.

 

 

High End Vehicles Stolen in Montclair, Cedar Grove

Friday, May 24, 2013 10:22am  |  COMMENTS (6)

stolen vehiclesThe investigation unit of the Montclair Police Department is reporting that a high-end vehicle was stolen from Clinton Ave. at 6:30am last Thursday as the vehicle sat running in the driveway.

On Wednesday, in Cedar Grove, a Bentley and two Mercedes were stolen from Tiffany Court, just over the Montclair border. All three vehicles had the keys in them; one was taken from the driveway and two were taken from an open garage. According to Cedar Grove police, the Montclair Police Department later reported that they received a report of three cars traveling fast near Harrison Ave.

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Lowering Speed Limits on Residential Streets

BY  |  Friday, May 24, 2013 9:00am  |  COMMENTS (12)

speed_limit_signYou would never know that the speed limit on my Montclair street, North Mountain, is 25mph if you were to observe the motorists who drive down it. They are generally going much faster, especially during rush hour. It’s enough to get this mom of two stark, raving mad.

So I was hopeful when I read that earlier this month a state assembly panel advanced a bill that would allow neighborhoods to petition the Department of Transportation for lower speed limits on some residential streets.

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Signs of Change in Montclair Center (Updated)

BY  |  Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:55pm  |  COMMENTS (7)

Signs of Change in Montclair Center

Update: Flurry tells us: “There were no municipal funds spent on this. Signs and installation are paid by a State Transit Village grant to the Township of Montclair. Design was paid for by the Montclair Center BID.”

(Readers may remember the controversial — and ultimately abandoned — $800,000 wayfinding project).

If you’re at the corner of Maple Avenue and Bloomfield, you can now find directions to Crane Park, The Wellmont Theatre, Church Street Shops, with new signage popping all over Montclair Center. Continue Reading

The Memorial Day Weekend: Concerts, Street Fairs, Parades and More!

BY  |  Thursday, May 23, 2013 3:00pm  |  COMMENTS (3)

3rdValve ProductionsIt’s Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start to summer. If you’re not going down the Shore or escaping for a mini-vacation, there are great ways to get out and have fun this long weekend.

Start the celebration tonight with a cocktail and some smooth jazz by 3rdValve Productions at Halcyon in Montclair: Dave Arndt (trumpet), Ellis Jasenovic (tenor), Steve Myerson (piano), Ron Naspo (bass), John Straus (drums) with appearance by guest vocalist Bob Bockstiegle. The group will be playing a variety of jazz standards, bebop and blues to help you kick off your Memorial Day weekend!

3rdValve Productions  presents “Jazz @ Halcyon”
Thursday, May 23 from 7:30 – 10 pm
Halcyon Brasserie, 114 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042
No cover

 

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Bloomfield’s “Collins House” Makes Preservation New Jersey Endangered List

Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:25pm  |  COMMENTS (3)

Bloomfield's "Collins House" Makes Preservation New Jersey's Endangered ListPreservation New Jersey released its top 10 Most Endangered Historic Places and it includes “The Collins House” in Bloomfield.

The rare surviving example of an East Jersey Cottage, also has direct ties to the Morris Canal, which was significant in the state’s transportation and industrial history in the nineteenth century. The Collins House has been determined eligible for the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places. Continue Reading

Anthony’s Cheesecake to Donate 50 Percent of 5/24 Sales To Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

BY  |  Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:00pm  |  COMMENTS (1)

Anthony's Cheesecake Helps OklahomaGo buy a cheesecake, or if you prefer, grab breakfast, or lunch at Anthony’s Cheesecake in Bloomfield tomorrow (Friday, May 24) because 50% of all sales will be donated the American Red Cross to help Oklahoma tornado victims, thanks to owners Anthony Lauro and Phillip Byrne.

Operation Swill Exposes Liquor Swaps at Restaurant Bars Around Jersey

BY  |  Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:55am  |  COMMENTS (12)

liquor bottlesDo you know Grey Goose from some cheap vodka brand? Can your palate distinguish between Glenlivet and budget-priced scotch?

Some folks are talking about that today after yesterday’s announcement that the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control busted 29 restaurant bars in Operation Swill. They’re accused of swapping out popular high end alcohol brands for much less expensive libations. The list includes several not far from the heart of Baristaville: Cucina Clanandra’s in Fairfield, and the TGIF locations in West Orange, Clifton and East Hanover (there were 13 TGIFs on the list).

Intrigued, we asked Paul Brewster, owner of Fitzgerald’s 1928 restaurant and bar in Glen Ridge, if drinkers can really tell the difference. “That’s a very individual thing. Some people say they can absolutely tell and others are not as familiar with the range of flavors that are out there.” Continue Reading

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Glad to hear there was a grant. It was an insane amount of $ that was proposed to come out of town coffers. Good job, BID!
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